CommercialBilling CodesMedium impact
Network News - 1st Quarter 2023
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana·LA·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana implemented several operational changes including elimination of claim denials based on member non-response to other coverage inquiries (due to Louisiana Act 166), rebranding of AIM Specialty Health to Carelon Medical Benefits Management, and addition of 44 new drug codes to their claims system.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing software to recognize 44 new drug codes now covered by BCBS Louisiana. For coordination of benefits cases, continue submitting explanation of benefits from primary carriers when BCBS is secondary. Note that AIM Specialty Health is now called Carelon Medical Benefits Management - no process changes required but update any internal documentation referencing the old name.